Aikido Appetizer is our Free Open House event

Enjoy a taste of what the practice of Aikido is all about. Step onto the mat and participate in fun, engaging partner exercises that awaken a sensory experience and ignite a spark. Get ready for fun!

This free event is open to both adults and children. Wear something comfortable you can move in. Be prepared to practice barefoot. Sign-in and waiver form required upon arrival.

Here's the schedule:

10am: Doors open. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, sign in and get oriented to the space.
10:30 am: Step onto the mat for a sensory experience and introduction to the art of aikido. Whet your appetite for for martial practice and get your body moving. Everyone can participate at their own pace.
11:30 am - noon: Enjoy! We will have tea and sushi. Socialize and ask questions of members.

Whet your appetite and get a taste of what it's like to practice aikido. This is an ideal opportunity to experience Aikido firsthand. If you enjoy the practice, you can move on to the "First Course" - a four week beginners series at a special price. For more details visit: PracticeAikido.com

This is a great opportunity to try something NEW free of charge! Family, friends, neighbors are welcome!!

Feb 18, 2019

What is Aikido? - Essay by Darren Brooks

“Students practice Aikido for various reasons, and often these reasons can

overlap. For some the practice of Aikido is a fun exercise, for others a step on

the path to enlightenment, or even the chance to socialize with like-minded

folks. For me, Aikido is also many things, but primarily a study and practice of

universal principles.” Excerpt from essay by Darren Brooks ,on the occasion of his promotion to shodan, December 2018

Dec 22, 2018

Winter intensive - January 2019

Winter Intensive is a time to renew our resolve to practice, to warm up our body in the cold of winter, and to come together with our fellow dojo members and support each other in making great strides in improving our Aikido.

This year's theme is Blend With Your World.

Nov 5, 2018

Conditioning exercise based on ikkyo omote ukemi and the backward roll - Van Amburgh Sensei 2018

This video sequence begins with the core conditioning exercise (so familiar to Chiba Sensei’s students), segues to the small backward roll and then opens up into an ikkyo omote ukemi practice. The elements are mostly familiar, however, even seasoned Birankai practitioners have commented they’ve never seen the elements assembled quite this way, into a repeatable, solo warm up exercise.

Oct 7, 2018

Practice for Healthy Aging

Having attended Women’s Camp recently, we were asked to reflect on the question “why I practice?” I came to aikido rather late in life. I was almost 50 years old four years ago when I took my first class with Van Amburgh Sensei at Multnomah Aikikai in Portland.

Sep 3, 2018

Interview with Aki Fleshler Sensei, 6th dan Shihan

Aki Fleshler Sensei teaches at Multnomah Aikikai on Sep. 16, 2018 [event on Facebook, registration link]

Aug 6, 2018

Why is Aikido a good match for People with Parkinson’s?

Exercise is great for all of us. Finding a movement practice you enjoy is key to sticking with regular exercise. August offers several great opportunities to discover the benefits of Aikido practice for people of all walks of life, including people living with a movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease.

Aug. 7, Tue., 7:30pm, Jo Staff Handling Intro at the dojo
Aug. 8, Wed. 12:30-1:30pm: Low Impact Aikido Class at the dojo
Aug. 20, Mon., 7:30pm: Sword Drawing: Intro to Iaido at the dojo
Aug. 28, Tue., 1:30-2:30pm Discover Aikido free intro event hosted by Parkinsons Resources of Oregon, Beaverton location.

Aikido Multnomah Aikikai: Portland OR Martial Arts Practice

Japanese martial arts training in Aikido and Iaido.